What we do

Transforming Communities Through Faith, Action, and Collaboration

At United Religions Initiative,Great Lakes (URI-GL), our work is rooted in the belief that lasting peace is built through collaboration, respect, and shared humanity. Across the region, we empower communities through interconnected programs that address the most pressing social, environmental, and peacebuilding challenges.

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Peace Building

Peace building is a central component of in all the work that we do with our members organizations

Interfaith Cooperation

Interfaith Cooperation

At URI-GL we promote interfaith and Intercultural cooperation to enhance peace by promoting

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Human Rights and Justice Programs

Faith groups by default are the custodians of justice or fairness. The golden Rule that embodies

Environmental protection

Environmental protection

Principle 10 the URI Charter calls us to act from sound ecological practices to protect and preserve the Earth

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Women Empowerment

Principle 8 of the URI Charter encourages the practice of equitable participation of women and men in all aspects of the URI

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Regional and Global Advocacy Programs

Principle 19 of the URI Charter advises us to commit to organizational learning and adaptation.

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Youth Empowerment

URI-GL is increasingly focused on strategies to cultivate and train a new generation of compassionate